Applying to HE: specific and financial support for Service children's access and success at HE
Details of financial and other support for Service children in HE and a listing of Universities we are aware of which offer specific support
UK government scholarships for children whose parent died in service
Armed Forces Bereavement Scholarship Scheme
The Armed Forces Education Trust occasionally offers grants to support years 2 and 3 of an undergraduate degree
Forces Children Scotland support for families struggling to meet FE or HE costs in Scotland
The Royal British Legion President's Award Scheme offers needs-based scholarships and grants for a first degree for Service children
Support for veterans: fully funded first degree for Service leavers
MoD pages bringing together existing sources of information
The Lord Kitchener Memorial Fund offers scholarships
Some universities offer support for Service children, such as:
Service children are eligible for the University of Winchester's Compact scheme if studying in one of 42 local schools or colleges
Service children are eligible for Newcastle University's Partners programme supported entry route which offers lower conditional offers and academic support such as summer school if your parents/carers are serving or have served in the armed forces at key educational times.
Ex-service members and their children are eligible for Sheffield Hallam University’s applicant support scheme, SHU Progress, receiving additional support in the year of application and throughout the application process, including transition to becoming a university student. Nominations to the scheme can be made from October for anyone planning to apply for the following September
The University of York has a dedicated advisor
The University of Greenwich has a Royal Navy and Royal Marines bursary
The University of Oxford offers a one-year foundation programme for UK state school students with significant academic potential, who have experienced severe personal disadvantage and/or disrupted education. As well as Service child status, eligible students must meet certain socio-economic indicators and school characteristics
David Game Higher Education offers a Veterans Support Bursary worth £750 for new undergraduate students who have left the armed forces within the last 5 years (and their children)
